Government denies overspending on G20 summit, says funds went to infrastructure

Government denies claims it spent 300% more than budgeted on G20 summit, says money went to infrastructure development.
Congress and TMC attacked government over alleged overspending on G20 to boost PM Modi's image ahead of 2024 elections.
Government says some permanent assets and infrastructure were created during G20 prep, not just for summit.
TMC's Saket Gokhale claimed there was flooding at G20 venue, government refutes, says only minor waterlogging.
Article written by Poulomi Ghosh, a journalist with Hindustan Times in New Delhi.

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